From my studies of psychology, religions, and personal experience these conclusions I have reached
I've found that in my life the practice of this proves true
Thoughts dictate attitude. It is important to master one's thoughts
Don't waste time worrying about mistakes. File them for reference and do better
Truism is a philosophy, not a religion. There is no right religion. All religions attempt to understand, communicate with, and contain God. Many religious leaders try to manipulate followers with fear and superstition for personal gain or power and the others seem caught in their own madness.
A Truist seeks truth and values honesty
A Truist recognizes what is true and provable
A Truist chooses to do good because it is the better way
A Truist tries to be nice to others because it is a more beneficial course
Truists question all things, but mostly themselves
Truists realize that in order to be most effective, they must love themselves and consider themselves first
A Truist seeks the truth about God, humanity, and all things
A Truist's goal is to grow and expand
People are not inherently evil. People have the ability to choose. The vast majority of humankind chooses to strive for good
Attitude is the major determining factor of life experience. The better one's attitude, the better one's responses to each situation
A Truist's goals
To do better each day
To try to be open and aware of the many possibilities and make intelligent choices
To enjoy life and encourage others to do the same
To be truthful in order to better perceive truth; with eyes which love truth
To respect others and attempt to be nice to them
To constantly improve and expand
To make the most of each moment
Author notes
This works for me and has for quite a while now. I hope you like this. This philosophy has given me greater freedom, more insight and more enjoyment from life.
Written February 5th, 2005
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I am glad this philosophy appeals to you. Thanks for the comment and the applause.
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I am definitely a truist - in my pursuit of truth and balance in life I have learned many things about thriving in this world .... you clarify this all very well - to "spread the word"
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At this point in my life, I am not too interested in religion and philosophies such as truism. I am perfectly content living in my own fantasy world that seems to work for me and I do not feel the need to use another's ideas as references and rules for how I should live my life. I actually agree with almost everything you wrote here except for the part about evil, as I refuse to believe in this primitive concept. However, I don't believe this is a reason to limit and define myself and something. If the goal is truly to grow and expand, bounderies and definitions must be broken down. only then our minds are free to accept and learn.
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There does seem to be a whole lot of truth written within the Bible, I just hope not to make the wrong decisions with having to connect with the Almighty if I am as so priviledged, for it may also seems quite a challenge to determined if my actions are biased. So far, I have felt rather fortune throughout my life.
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I think everyone should have a life's philosophy. It helps to clarify things. Truism is mine. I am glad you enjoyed the read. Thanks for commenting.
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Thank you, you are quite welcome. I am glad you like this. Thanks for the applause.
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Excellent
Truism sounds wonderful to me, I have read your conclusions and agree with most.The only thing that worries me is, like most beliefs in this world be they religious or not.Once the belief is recognised by many then always someone will take advantage to gain power or to make money from it. So thankyou for sharing but I will keep your beliefs to myself.
Excellent write BRAVO!
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I suspect that people judge themselves much more harshly than God. I find that the Bible is a poor account of the history of the evolution of four religions. It is full of myths, but that doesn't mean that there aren't some truths. The main truth is a person's personal experience with God. I find God everywhere. In all things.
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Such Is The Faith I Have
I was once a Chritian until I was shown a very large hard cover book that was written by over 200 people who were top students among all universities. They gave direct references to all of the listed biblical inconsistancies which were well over 300 that are obvious. This was a huge eye opener for me. I highly believe in miracles because nothing would exist if there weren't any... so I live to do my best to understand how to live in harmony causing the least harm, if any. People have been very impressed with my personality and would tell me that it is extremely rare to meet others like myself... usually smiling every moment... sometime they even wonder if I ever get upset... by which I occasionally do, I just prefer not to dwell on it. If there is a God, I am very certain that we would be judged by what we have in our hearts instead of what we believe. -
Let's hear it for truism. You expressed what I think and never have been able to put into words. I wonder if we would make truism a religion if it would be more accepted amongst the masses...for I have found that many times when I try to express my beliefs( which are exactly the ones you write off)I am called a Hedon
. Yet I find so much more tolerance and acceptance in this way than I do in many organised religions who choose to condemn and attack all of those that do not join their chosen flock Thank you for featuring this and giving me a chance to read. I would have missed it otherwise,
reenie
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like NMNM, i am also a christian, so many philosophies I don't agree with, but many i do. thanx for at least taking the time to inform us on this belief or way of life. nice writing. well laid out.
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Inspirational...
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I find sexuality a simple matter of preference. I hope you like this.
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I am very glad that you like this. Thanks. It is just a personal philosophy which I find works in my life.
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I believe that God is in all things including all people. I don't think God favors any religion. My religion is my own belief and while it is perfect for me, I don't claim it to be the right religion, either. It is just my personal attempt to know God. To me, God is everywhere.
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I am glad to hear that you are a Truist. A good way to be, I think. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Great
Consider me a truist my frient
Thanks for posting this wonderul write ...from a great poet and psychologist ...
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I'm a christian, and although there are some philosophies in this that i don't agree with, there are so so many that I do agree from a christian perspective. I'm interested, what do you see as the truth about God?
You wrote this piece very well. NMNM -
nice writing and good philosophy.
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Excellant/Inspirational
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Too true TOO TRUE!
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Certainly have to agree with much of what you a say in this write - never thought of being a truist before, but I can grasp many of the point you what mentioned. Certrainly believe in making choices, and loving yourself first. Thanks for educating me in this.
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Fantastic
Wow! I was gonna bypass this...for whatever reason. I am soooo glad I did not. I believe you have captured the perfect or almost perfect world of people. Oh, if we could all just take your advice and live this way,,,, Wonderful wonderful poem. I loved it!! and I am listening to it still!!! -
I am glad you like truism. Feel free to print it and distribute it however you like.
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this is very nice
very nicely done
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Deep!
I have never heard of some of these things before....that sorta sounds like me...
Thank u very much for sharing! It is deep.
Kari -
Thanks for the nice comment and the applause. I am well, I hope that you are as well.
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Andy,
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Nicely put my friend...
I hope this finds you well.
Again, EXCELLENT write. Good Luck.
(LOVE your last comment as well, you speak well, you express well)
Blessings,
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Jesus said to love God and to love others. I do not disagree with that, but I do think you should put yourself first, others as you choose next, and God last. I love God more than anything but myself. I feel that if you do not love yourself, you wrong God. I don't think God wants us to sacrifice ourselves without very good cause. I am not certain such cause exists for most people. If one does not look after oneself, one may find that one is of no value to God, others, or oneself. God does not require our help.
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Since this is very much not a poem, I'm caught a little off guard, but I suppose I didn't specify in the rules about poems or not. That's ok though, this is quite interesting. Until this point, I have never formally heard of Truism before. It sounds like quite an elegant and fulfilling philosophy. I read what you have to say, and I have to say, I find myself aligning with almost all of what you say (the only real difference being that I am a Christian (in that I believe and follow the teachings of Jesus) by faith and choice, and find I really can't put myself first, that is God' place, but I do keep furthering myself) This is an interesting little discourse on what it is to be a Truist. It sounds very appealing, and I'm going to have to look into it more, see what I can't find out about it.
Thank you very much for entering my contest. I love it when I get these kind of things that open my eyes, even just a little bit.
You have a great day, and take care.
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Thank you very much for entering the contest! It was very refreshing to finally be able to read a poem that actually fit the contest criteria perfectly!
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this is an interesting outlook
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I meant that in my opinion, it evaded the problem of the effects of the enviroment (settings and happenings of life) which shape the inner psyche and the way people react to things.
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Didn't know I needed to include environment: "Provided the Earth permits; not to mention the sun and moon". It was about social environment. I am after that typo, now.
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I agree with these views, for the most part, though it seems to leave out the role enviroment plays in shaping a person's thought processes and perception of things which happen in life (there goes my sociological side)
I saw one small typo there towards the end: 'To try be open' instead of 'to try to be open'.
though this is not entirely poetic, it is nicely expressed.
thanks for taking the time to enter.
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Sounds like a plan
Well, now, this sounds like a good plan and philosophy that I know you have held for a long time. I read a book about going fishing for the right attitude and had an attitude menu I thought was cute.
ATTITUDE MENU:
or
Choose one...
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